A German word for how others see Germany’s gas crisis: Schadenfreude Matthias Matthijs - July 26, 2022 If Germany had been nicer to Mediterranean countries when they needed help, they might be nicer now in return.
Could Ukraine become neutral, like Switzerland? Five things to know. Audrey Kurth Cronin - March 9, 2022 Neutral countries today are nonaligned — and well-armed
South Dakota’s wealth is in finance. South Dakotans still think it’s in farming. Filip Viskupič and David Wiltse - October 14, 2021 More people may work in agriculture — but the Pandora Papers revealed that the state has become an international financial haven
Boris Johnson compared himself to the Hulk. That’s a big clue about British politics. Alister Wedderburn - September 25, 2019 Like his alter ego, he’s looking to break free of all constraints.
The E.U. will start screening foreign investment. Here’s the full story. Sophie Meunier - April 10, 2019 Concerns about Chinese investment may be overrated, however.
What do people in China think about ‘social credit’ monitoring? Genia Kostka - March 21, 2019 It’s not ‘Black Mirror.’ But does this push the Chinese to clean up their online and offline behavior?
Does invoking the horror of World War II boost support for a united Europe? Isabell Hoffmann and de Vries - March 19, 2019 Macron’s call for a ‘European Renaissance’ reminded voters of the hard-fought peace.
Poland’s plan to get rid of independent judges has just hit a roadblock Daniel Kelemen and Laurent Pech - October 25, 2018 [caption id="attachment_79372" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People enter the Supreme Court in
Is Austria’s new government breaking sharply to the right? Not more than the rest of Europe. Manès Weisskircher - January 3, 2018 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Election campaign posters of Christian Kern,
No, the populist surge does not mean European democracy is collapsing José Caamaño and Casal Bértoa - November 17, 2017 [caption id="attachment_64075" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of the hard-right Alternative for
Survey research in the Middle East needs to be transparent. Here’s why. David Pollock - November 16, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66326" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A Qatari woman walks in front
Hungary and Slovakia challenged Europe’s refugee scheme. They just lost badly. Melissa Carlson, Laura Jakli, and Katerina Linos - September 8, 2017 On Wednesday morning, the European Court of Justice turned down
As Trump leaves for Europe, a question looms: Will he really commit to NATO once and for all? Kelly McFarland - July 6, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60654" align="aligncenter" width="960"] NATO flags flutter during the final
Merkel opposed marriage equality — until now. What happened? Phillip Ayoub - June 29, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60491" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The Brandenburg Gate is seen with
Why the Women’s March may be the start of a serious social movement Emily Gade - January 30, 2017 This is the fourth post in our series on what social
Worried about NATO? Here are 3 things to watch. Sara Moller - January 26, 2017 [caption id="attachment_50936" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Dutch soldiers take part in large-scale
Why U.S. taxpayers may pay most of the bill for Apple’s $14.5 billion tax judgment Henry Farrell - August 30, 2016 [caption id="attachment_45804" align="aligncenter" width="960"] European Commissioner Margrethe Vestager during a
The E.U.’s financial rules should have stopped the euro crisis. Why didn’t they? Nicole Baerg and Mark Hallerberg - May 4, 2016 [caption id="attachment_26642" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The Euro sculptures in front of
The question behind the Panama leak: Why aren’t international rules stopping offshore tax evasion? Leonard Seabrooke and Duncan Wigan - April 5, 2016 A lot of people are upset about the release of
This is the book you need to read about how rich people and corporations shield their money from the taxman Henry Farrell - April 5, 2016 [caption id="attachment_29581" align="aligncenter" width="848"] Courtesy University of Chicago Press[/caption] Gabriel
Apple may owe Ireland $19 billion, but Ireland doesn’t want the money. Here’s why. Henry Farrell - January 29, 2016 [caption id="attachment_34981" align="aligncenter" width="908"] (Angel Navarrete/Bloomberg)[/caption] Depending on the outcome
American businesses gave themselves a 6% tax cut over the last 15 years. Here's how they did it. Henry Farrell - September 21, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29581" align="aligncenter" width="848"] Courtesy University of Chicago Press[/caption] Ever
American businesses gave themselves a 6% tax cut over the last 15 years. Here’s how they did it. Henry Farrell - September 21, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29581" align="aligncenter" width="848"] Courtesy University of Chicago Press[/caption] Ever
Why does the Republican Party still oppose LGBT rights? Andrew Reynolds - June 18, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26191" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Like other right-of-center parties, the British
Tax havens for despots, criminals and the Fortune 500 Neil Abrams and Steven Fish - February 12, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21172" align="alignnone" width="620"] The HSBC corporate logo outside a
Jean-Claude Juncker and the populist Zeitgeist in European politics Cas Mudde - December 30, 2014 [caption id="attachment_19593" align="aligncenter" width="620"] British politician Nigel Farage, left, shares
U.S. firms funnel more than half their foreign profits through tax havens Henry Farrell - November 12, 2014 Over the last couple of decades, large firms have become
The fight over Europe’s new president Henry Farrell - June 19, 2014 [caption id="attachment_12033" align="aligncenter" width="908"] British Prime Minister David Cameron, left,
The fight over Europe's new president Henry Farrell - June 19, 2014 [caption id="attachment_12033" align="aligncenter" width="908"] British Prime Minister David Cameron, left,
Are European parliamentarians responsive to their voters? de Vries - May 26, 2014 Last week about 500 million eligible voters had the opportunity
If Ukraine expropriates Russian firms, other multinationals probably won’t care Rachel Wellhausen - March 27, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] A member of a Ukrainian
Number of foreign fighters from Europe in Syria is historically unprecedented. Who should be worried? Joshua Tucker - November 27, 2013 [caption id="attachment_3581" align="aligncenter" width="600" special=""] Islamist fighters carry their flag
A European shutdown? The 2014 European elections and the great recession Erik Voeten - November 4, 2013 This is a guest post by Cas Mudde, assistant professor in
Sex, lies and votes: Welcome to the 2013 Czech elections! Joshua Tucker - October 25, 2013 [caption id="attachment_2228" align="alignleft" width="200" special=""] God save the prince: Election
China Is Catching Up Erik Voeten - February 8, 2012 I appreciate Michael Beckley's response to my earlier post. I
Who Should Lead a Multipolar World? Erik Voeten - October 8, 2010 Below is another guest post from the formidable James Vreeland